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Things get a little heated at Altha Town Council meeting
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor The little town with some big problems is getting back on its feet. But it hasn’t been easy. There was finger pointing, raised voices, interruptions and some harsh...
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Calhoun Library adds AWE Early Literacy Station
The new AWE Early Literacy Stations in the School Readiness Room at the Calhoun County Public Library give children the opportunity to explore reading and learning on an interactive level. The...
View ArticleBrown named new law enforcement director for FWC
This week, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) welcomed a new law enforcement director, Col. Curtis Brown. Brown, who is known among his colleagues at the FWC and partner...
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Eighteen people arrested in crystal meth investigation
Eighteen people have been arrested following an investigation in a local crystal methamphetamine trafficking organization, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office, Drug...
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Crystal meth case results in 18 arrests
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor Eighteen people have been arrested following an investigation in a local crystal methamphetamine trafficking organization. At a press conference at the sheriff’s...
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Clarksville man charged with attempted burglary
MATTHEW GERALD FISHER A 20-year-old Clarksville man who was seen trying to pry open a window at an empty home after stopping at a neighbor’s residence to borrow a screwdriver was charged with attempted...
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Watson, Strong to exchange vows in March 7 ceremony in Bainbridge
The parents of David “D.J.” Strong and Deanne Watson are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children. D.J. is the son of Tom and Dot Strong of Blountstown and the late...
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Altha Homecoming court candidates announced
ABOVE: Senior King and Queen candidates, standing: Cody Barfield, Hunter Chason, Brendan Dew, Logan Stone and Aaron Young. Seated: Morgan Allen, Brooke Boggs, Claire Price, Hannah Register and Breanna...
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Man arrested for strangling his girlfriend
AMOS N. MILTON JR. A 35-year-old Blountstown man was jailed after he allegedly attacked his pregnant girlfriend around 4:30 a.m. Saturday. According to a report from the Blountstown Police Department,...
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Two sex offenders charged after girl fails to return home from school
DERWIN EUGENE HOOD MARK BJ NIPPER by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor Two registered sex offenders were arrested for allegedly making arrangements for one of them to meet with a teenager to have sex,...
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On the move
A little house made a long trip but not without a lot of planning. This building made its way from Hoecake Road in Bristol, across the river into Blountstown and then on to its final stop on Blue...
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Drone Day at BES
Students line up to spell out their school’s initials for an aerial shot. Fourth and fifth grade classes at Blountstown Elementary School got a special treat when Laban Bontrager of Bristol visited and...
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Maislyn Ausley Potter
Will and Selina Potter of Telogia are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Maislyn Ausley Potter, born Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. She weighed in at 9 lbs. 11...
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Howells to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary with reception Jan. 24
Neil and Shelia Howell of Bristol will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception hosted by their children and grandchildren on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 2 – 4 p.m. (ET). The reception will...
View ArticleMom, kids kidnapped from Bristol home; ex-boyfriend arrested
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor A woman and two children kidnapped from their home on Miller Road in Bristol Friday are safe after authorities in South Carolina stopped the car driven by her...
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Todds celebrate 60th anniversary
William Vernon Todd and Winnie Thames Todd of Quincy celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014. They have been blessed with two children, William “Billy” Vernon Todd, Jr. and...
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Kady, Sherrod to exchange vows in Blountstown ceremony Jan. 31
Scott and Gena Kady, of Bristol, are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Kaylene Kady to James Sherrod of Blountstown. Kaylene is a graduate of Liberty County High...
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Mom, kids kidnapped Bristol family found with suspect in South Carolina
ROBERT WILLIAM MCCANDLESS by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor A woman and two children kidnapped from their home on Miller Road in Bristol Friday are safe after authorities in South Carolina stopped the...
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Stork Report: Sawyer Douglas Skipper
April Worley and Brandon Skipper of Altha are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Sawyer Douglas Skipper. He was born Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014 at Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7...
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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
Community members came together on Monday to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a march through Blountstown and a program at St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church.
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